For those of you who use Libby, do you take advantage of reciprocal libraries? I’m in Loudoun and admittedly not very tech savvy. I see how to sign up for reciprocal library cards online but it looks like after I month I’ll need to visit said library for a physical card. Does that sound correct? |
I live in Loudoun and have a card with FFX too. You do need to go in person with proof of residence to maintain the card with FFX. But it’s easy and worth the expanded access. |
In DC they have a lot of reciprocity, but you do need to show proof of residency within 90 days. My friend lives in upstate NY and is in the Brooklyn Library - never showed POR. |
Sorry, Brooklyn is showing that you must be a NY state resident. Looks like many of the counties have reciprocity but they all require you to eventually pop in to prove it. |
I don’t because I always have 10 books waiting at a time. I have a constant rotation of books I want to read and add it when I’m done with one. Do you have an issue with getting the book you want from your own library? |
I do. I emailed many and they allowed me to verify online. I simply emailed them a copy of my drivers license. DC requires an in person visit however and would not do that. |
I asked if I can verify online and was told no. |
For which system? |
FYI the dc Libby availability is awful compared to Montgomery county |
What do you mean? I access MD’s digital library, which includes MoCo’s catalogue and several other counties, through Libby. |
I mean that every book that I see that has a wait, it’s like 2 weeks for MoCo and 9 for DC. A lot of books I look for will be available on MoCo and no digital for DC. |
I have 6 different cards.
You can add them all to your Libby account. If you search for a book on your Arlington account and there is a wait, it will also search your other libraries. If one is available immediately at Fairfax, it will deliver you the Fairfax copy. Because I live more centrally than Loudoun, it wasn't difficult to go into the different county libraries to show proof of ID. I regularly pick up physical materials (books, DVDs) in Arlington, DC, Fairfax and Falls Church. Each library has different online services too. I use Prince William's hoopla, Loudoun's Freegal music, and everyone's Kanopy. You can add multiple Kanopy accounts to your smart tv, so the monthly limit isn't much of a problem. |